Business Development Executive - London Market

Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact in developing key relationships and identifying potential opportunities? We are looking for an individual to join and help grow our portfolio as a Business Development Executive – London market.

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats, or driven by data, you’ll find your fit among our global community of optimists and problem‑solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity

This role provides vital support to the Head of Distribution Strategy & Business Development and the Managing Director, enabling the effective management of key broker relationships and strategic initiatives across MINT and Wholesale. You will play a central role in managing Major Trading Partner (MTP) relationships, supporting governance and reporting, coordinating meetings and events, and acting as a key conduit between brokers and internal stakeholders. Over time, you’ll also develop your own broker contacts and contribute to initiatives that support growth across products, markets and geographies.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the Head of Distribution Strategy & Business Development and Managing Director in managing key broker relationships and strategic initiatives
• Help manage Major Trading Partner (MTP) accounts, acting as a central point of contact for brokers
• Coordinate and support broker and internal strategy meetings, including preparation of materials and follow‑up actions
• Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders and underwriting teams
• Produce and maintain management information to track broker performance and relationships
• Support governance, regulatory reporting and contract administration
• Contribute to strategic projects, initiatives and broker engagement activity
• Coordinate broker events, training sessions and hospitality

Our must-haves

• Solid working knowledge of the insurance market and current developments
• Strong IT capability, with confidence producing management information and meeting materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear note‑taking and the ability to lead discussions
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, plan workloads and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand, interpret and support strategy, and apply it effectively across broker relationships
• Professional, confident and relationship‑focused, with strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Proactive, self‑motivated and comfortable working independently while taking ownership of outcomes
• Committed to personal development, continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of work
• Flexible and adaptable, with a collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Who we are

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

EEO Statement

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call us on +44 (0) 2079536504 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes alternative formats of any documents or information, on how to apply offline, or for further information on the interview process.

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